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Tuesday, September 16, 2008

A Gift and a Show

I'm a proud mama. This is my oldest son's band, The Letter Division. My guy is the one on the far right. They are a fun, talented group of musicians. Sunday night my hubby and I and Ben's Grandma Bev all attended his band's show at the Jackpot Saloon and Music Hall in Lawrence, Kansas. It was a great show and he would want me to tell you that this is the first time they played a show where you could get tickets on ticketmaster. How uptown is that! The venue was pretty nice and they had a really good crowd. The show didn't start till 9:30 (you can tell it's a show geared for the younger set...i guess those kids are just getting up around that time). That's a bit close to my bedtime, but we sucked it up, found seats at the bar and had a ball.

I have had time for a bit of sewing. Did this tablerunner project from start to finish. Maybe I'm turning over a new leaf??? My folks are heading to Canada Thursday and they'll be stopping to see and stay with some family friends in Fargo. Mom asked me to make something for Claudia as a small hostess gift. This is what I made. I hope my mom is pleased and that it's something that will fit in Claudia's house.

The fabric is a combo of Amy Butler, Sandi Henderson's Farmer's Market (I adore that fabric) and some Flea Market Fancy (ooh and Joel Dewberry too thanks to Two Dogs and a Quilt!) I tried to make it fall-like, though I don't much like the traditional fall colors or that dark feeling. The back is the first block I made, which I didn't really like, but I combined it with yellow flea market fancy and it makes a nice back. I used orange thread to quilt it and that thread looks so cool on that yellow fabric. My mom said to make something like me, so I did. I love how it turned out. In fact, I'd love to keep this one. I tried a little something different for the label. Kinda cute.

My mom-in-law came on Friday and is here for the rest of the week so things are a bit topsy-turvey here. Not much time for sewing or blogging. I'll catch up with all of you when things settle down a bit. Till then, have a fab week!

Beautiful! I love the tablerunner. I just can't give away things like that. It was so kind of you to make it for your mom. If you can finish it in one sitting, perhaps I could be inspired to make one for my house!

Wow, this is fantastic! I love the colors and I really really really love the quilting. I don't blame you for wanting to keep it, I'm sure that is what I would do. It sounds like your son is very talented! Music is hard to get into, so to get a show where you have to get tickets on Ticketmaster, WOW!

Jacquie, it's absolutely gorgeous! If she doesn't want it I'll take it! I love the orange and I love how you blanket stitch your labels. I really need to label my stuff. Oh, and congrats on your son going uptown! :) He must have been really excited. I know you must have been proud.

It looks like you had a grand time, and ticketmaster tickets..that is awesome. I would go see them if they were in Denver (even though 9 is my during the week bedtime :)) I love the tablerunner. I have been thinking of making one because my in-laws are coming to our house for Thanksgiving for the first time ever! Yours is gorgeous!

How cute your son is and how cool that he's in a band! Tickets from Ticketmaster?! Extra cool. And as for the table runner, wow, it's amazing, as all of your quilts are. I love it in all it's puckery goodness. x

Have you though in compiling some of your projects in a book? It could include some patterns and indications. Your improvisational pieces are so great and you have such a fresh style that I think it should work!

Jackie,thanks for binding tips on the link you had sent to my email (did you?). I've already cut the fabric and try to make pattern of nine patch. Please do a visit and take a look at my work if you still have extra time:). Thank you, thank you... a millions!

Oh,that tablerunner is just too beautiful for words! Your work is flawless! I wish I could do something like that in what sounded like so easy for you!Congratulations to your son and his band! I know that was fun.

Their own gig with tickets and everything!! My oldest would be so jealous, but I'm not telling him. He just spent the afternoon shopping for a new acoustic guitar. What does your son play, or maybe he's the lead singer....That is really cool. Not only would I have been ready for bed at that time, but I probably would have been wearing ear plugs. Sad but true.Your quilting skills make me swoon!

i love the table runner. i love the fabric and the colours - it's just gorgeous. i wish you lived closer to me - i would love you to help me with my fabric choices etc.....oh well, i can drool over the internet at your beautiful creations.lx

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